# Garrett TFE731-3B

- Type: Engine model (FAA registry)
- Registry code: 29096
- Manufacturer (registry): GARRETT
- Model: TFE731-3B
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Power: 3,650 lb thrust
- Data sheet: [TCDS E6WE](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E6WE) (OpenAirDocs)
- Holder: Honeywell Aerospace US LLC
- Installed in: 4 registered aircraft
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/engine/garrett-tfe731-3b

Model codes come from the FAA registry's reference file.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs)

Matched to this engine model by model name and maker. Each AD's applicability may narrow it by serial number, part number or equipment.

- [AD 2010-06-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2010-06-11): Second stage low-pressure compressor rotor (LPCR) discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2C and 16 more. Effective Apr 21, 2010
- [AD 2008-02-19](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-02-19): High pressure (HP) turbine rotor assemblies · Honeywell International TFE731-20AR, TFE731-20BR, TFE731-20R and 15 more. Effective Mar 6, 2008
- [AD 2005-13-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-13-07): Turbine rotor discs. · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Jul 27, 2005
- [AD 2005-05-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-05-15): (LPT) stage 1 disks · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2C, TFE731-3 and 5 more. Effective Apr 18, 2005
- [AD 2001-23-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-09): Fan Rotor Discs · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Dec 21, 2001
- [AD 2000-15-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-15-09): HPC Impeller · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 20 more. Effective Oct 10, 2000
- [AD 98-17-01 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01-R1): Flex Fuel Tube · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Nov 29, 1999
- [AD 96-05-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-05-03): Fan rotor disks · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 13 more. Effective Apr 2, 1996
- [AD 96-04-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-04-01): Fan Rotor Assembly · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Mar 15, 1996
- [AD 95-07-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/95-07-02): Low Pressure Turbine Disks · Honeywell International TFE731-3, TFE731-3A, TFE731-3AR and 3 more. Effective Jun 19, 1995
- [AD 94-07-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/94-07-03): Turbine Nozzles · Honeywell International TFE731-2A, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 4 more. Effective Jun 6, 1994
- [AD 90-24-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/90-24-06): Thermocouple Lead Assemblies · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-3 and 8 more. Effective Nov 13, 1990
- [AD 86-03-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-03-01): Turbine Interstage Transition Ducts · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 4 more. Effective Feb 24, 1986
- [AD 82-23-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/82-23-03-R1): High Pressure Compressor Impellers · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective Dec 9, 1983
- [AD 81-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/81-24-08): Turbine Interstage Transition Ducts · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-3, TFE731-3A and 2 more. Effective Jan 6, 1982
- [AD 75-07-10](https://openairdocs.org/ad/75-07-10): Transfer Gearbox Vertical Bevel Gear Bearing · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 12 more. Effective May 1, 1975

Historical (superseded or no longer in force):

- [AD 98-17-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-17-01) (historical): Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-2B and 14 more. Effective Oct 13, 1998
- [AD 96-18-13](https://openairdocs.org/ad/96-18-13) (historical): Fan rotor disk · Honeywell International TFE731-2, TFE731-2A, TFE731-3 and 10 more. Effective Nov 12, 1996

## Registered aircraft (4)

- [N131PG](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N131PG): [Aga Aviation LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/AGA%20AVIATION%20LLC), [Lewes, DE](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/DE/Lewes), built 1986, S/N 650-0126
- [N193JC](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N193JC): [Wt 1 Interests LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/WT%201%20INTERESTS%20LLC), [Houston, TX](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TX/Houston), built 1991, S/N 650-0199
- [N427RR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N427RR): [Tvpx Ars Inc Trustee](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/TVPX%20ARS%20INC%20TRUSTEE), [North Salt Lake, UT](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/UT/North%20Salt%20Lake), built 1990, S/N 6500178
- [N750CK](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N750CK): [Mn Aircraft LLC](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/MN%20AIRCRAFT%20LLC), [San Juan, PR](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/PR/San%20Juan), built 1992, S/N 650-7015

## NTSB investigations

None matched to aircraft with this engine model.

## FAA accident and incident reports (2)

From the FAA Accident/Incident Data System. Reports are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [Incident 20200130004469I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20200130004469I), Jan 30, 2020: Cessna 650 (N131PG), Gypsum, CO, Minor damage. Aircraft landed on runway 25 after what appeared to be a normal approach and final descent. During rollout, aircraft departed the runway at a high rate of…
- [Incident 20071018824429I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20071018824429I), Oct 18, 2007: Cessna 650 (N750CK), Lagrange, GA, No damage. (-23) On 10/18/2007 at 1525Z cruising at an altitude of FL370 the flight crew of aircraft N750CK declared an emergency to ztl due to smoke in the cockpit. At…

## Service difficulty reports (11)

As reported by operators and repair stations, by the model named in the report.

- [SDR 2021FA0000248](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2021FA0000248), Apr 2, 2021: WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. RIGHT ENGINE PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATED DURING FLIGHT.
- [SDR WNDA2019F00040](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WNDA2019F00040), Sep 5, 2018: UNKNOWN. ODOR. ON TAKE OFF THE CABIN AND COCKPIT FILLED WITH SMOKE.
- [SDR SFOA201609190001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SFOA201609190001), Sep 16, 2016: INDICATOR. MALFUNCTIONED. UPON ENGINE START THE RT ITT INDICATOR SHOWED NO INDICATION ON THE TAPE OR DIGITAL INDICATORS. NO ENGINE COMPUTER FAULTS WERE INDICATED. MEL ALLOWS FOR THE TAPE
- [SDR T8VA2015FA0000181](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/T8VA2015FA0000181), May 4, 2015: TRIM SYSTEM. FAILED. PRIMARY TRIM CHECKED GOOD ON PREFLIGHT. ON DEPARTURE PRIMARY TRIM FAILED. SELECTED TO SECONDARY TRIM IAW THE CHECKLIST, DECLARED AN EMERGENCY AND RETURNED TO DE
- [SDR CA110228007](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110228007), Feb 22, 2011: WIRE HARNESS. CHAFED. (CAN) LEFT STABILIZER ANTI-ICE FAILED, TURNED IT OFF THEN ON, WORKS FINE. THEN RT STABILIZER ANTI-ICE FAILED, CB OPENED AND RESET IT, AND IT POPPED AGAIN. FOUND
- [SDR 072222002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/072222002), Jul 22, 2002: BLEED VALVE. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT BLEED VALVE DOES NOT CLOSE WHEN SELECTED OFF.
- [SDR 98ZZZX4359](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4359), Oct 27, 1998: LINE. CHAFED. PILOT NOTED LEFT OIL PRESSURE DROPPING IN-FLIGHT AND THAT IT WOULD FOLLOW THROTTLE MOVEMENT. PILOT SHUT LEFT ENGINE DOWN AND LANDED 15 MINUTES LATER NORMALLY. I
- [SDR 97ZZZX3729](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3729), Jul 21, 1997: SENSE PROBE. PLUG LOOSE. NR 2 ENGINE SURGED TWICE DURING CLIMB-OUT. INDICATIONS WERE OBSERVED ON BOTH FAN AND FUEL FLOW. AIRCRAFT ALSO YAWED. FOUND NR 2 ENGINE PT2 LENS PROBE PLUG LOOSE
- [SDR 97ZZZX3049](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3049), Jun 24, 1997: HOUSING. CRACKED. AFTER LANDING DURING THE CREWS TRANSIENT WALK-AROUND, FOUND THE LT ENGINE OIL QUANTITY ONE AND ONE-HALF QUARTS LOW. THE OIL WAS FULL BEFORE THE 2-1/2 HOUR FLIGH
- [SDR 96ZZZX1129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1129), Feb 22, 1996: ENGINE. OIL LOSS. ENGINE EXHIBITED LOW OIL PRESSURE AND ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. AIRCRAFT MADE NORMAL LANDING ON SINGLE ENGINE. FOUND TWO QUARTS OF OIL IN ENGINE. NORMAL CAPAPCITY (
- [SDR 96ZZZX1628](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX1628), Feb 12, 1996: N1 MONOPOLE. FAILED. APPROXIMATELY 45 MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT, CLIMBING OUT OF FL 387, A SUDDEN YAW WAS FELT, THE RIGHT ENGINE POWER HAD DECREASED, AND THE RT 'FUEL COMP MANUAL' LIG

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